Although this is now a Spot Coffee Cafe it is not difficult to tell that it was a Chevrolet showroom in a former life.
In fact it was Hallman's showroom and started life in the early 1900s but was made-over in Streamline Art Deco style in 1936. The work done around that time is glorious. The clock, neon Chevrolet signs and that amazing arched window.References:
New York Car Showrooms, Agility Nut's Roadside Architecture website
Spot Coffee website
Who was the original owner of Hallman, and is there any history? I am trying to find the past owner.
ReplyDeletePlease contact me at ljosh@rochester.rr.com
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Beautiful building! I live on East ave and miss the "Spot" when will it open?
Sorry mate! I just paid a fleeting visit to Rochester so I can't help you out with your questions. Maybe one of my readers will have some answers for you.
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